UK government launches National AI Strategy
The UK government’s National AI Strategy, launched on 22 September 2021, sets out a 10-year plan to make the UK a global AI superpower.
White paper: How can IP due diligence minimise the risk and maximise the value of an investment?
In this white paper we share some of the critical IP-related issues we've uncovered whilst working with investors. We also highlight how robust, detailed and highly focused IP due diligence can ensure you have everything you need to make the most informed investment decisions.
From university innovation to commercialisation: creating an IP blueprint for success
As a university student or academic you might be vaguely aware of IP as a concept but still wonder “Why is IP important?” and “Where do I start with my IP strategy?”. Our guide takes you through five facets of IP that are particularly important for businesses relying on university-originating IP.
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10 tips for implementing AI and IP in to your business
Last week, Peter Finnie, Nick McDonald and Mark Nichols hosted a webinar on 10 Tips for Implementing AI and IP in to Your Business. They discussed key considerations for businesses around the development and protection of AI solutions, obtaining and using input data and protecting AI outputs.
A bright future for advanced materials discovery
The UK’s research base for advanced materials reached a milestone in September with the official opening of the £105m Henry Royce Institute Hub Building at The University of Manchester.
Top 10 tips for implementing AI and IP in to your business
In this webinar, we talk you through the key intellectual property issues you should consider when using AI solutions within your business.
Brexit: Intellectual property in a post-Brexit landscape
We have developed this hub to provide you with an overview of the UK’s position regarding intellectual property in a post-Brexit landscape, along with our recommendations to ensure your rights remain protected.
IPCC warn we are at ‘Code Red’ with global warming set to reach 1.5oC even sooner than predicted
The UK is heavily involved in ensuring new technologies capable of reducing emissions and impacting on global warming continue to develop. In our work as patent attorneys, we are seeing a number of initiatives producing particularly high rates of innovation.
Potter Clarkson scoops 6 medals in Financial Times report on Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms 2021
Potter Clarkson has been awarded five gold and one silver medal in the prestigious Financial Times rankings of patent law firms in Europe.
What is a trade secret?
Intellectual property is one of your most valuable assets. You will have protected your patents, trade marks and designs. But what about your trade secrets?
White paper: Maximising the commercial value of digital therapeutics
In this white paper we share what we have found while helping brand-new digital therapeutics ventures define, commercialise, and protect their ideas. We also highlight and tackle the likely obstacles they will need to overcome as they race to take their products to market.
Virtual Graphene Hackathon 2021
Throughout the event Jason Teng and Andrew Pearson will be on hand to guide participants on the IP elements of their business plans. Jason will also be giving an IP talk on 29 April where he will discuss IP challenges faced by graphene startups seeking investment.
World Intellectual Property Day 2021
This year, World Intellectual Property Day is focused on supporting SMEs in taking their ideas to market. To celebrate the creativity, ingenuity and brilliance of innovators around the world, we are showcasing some of the great ideas that turned into global success stories.
Best practice: hackathons and IP
Hackathons and innovation go hand in hand; nonetheless, the team-based, often open nature of hackathons can jeopardise securing IP rights for a work developed during an event. For participants and organisers, how can these risks be mitigated to maximise IP generation and value?